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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.33, 14,659.77 and 2,377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.33, 14,659.77 and 2,377.82 is: 3,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.33 : 14,659.77 = 2,377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.33/14,659.77 = 2,377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.33x = 14,659.77 × 2,377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.33x = 34,858,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858,221.00/9,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.67

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